Early this year, it was announced that Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures signed an agreement to bring Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Both companies will produce yet another Spider-Man reboot, which is slated for release on July 28, 2017. Here are the details so far: - According to Marvel president Kevin Feige, this reboot will not have an origin story, but would take inspiration from Batman Begins. Compared to the previous films, Spidey will retain his humorous side. - Jon Watts (Clown, Cop Car) has signed on as the director. - British actor Tom Holland (Billy Elliot the Musical) is the new Peter Parker.
- Oscar-winning actress Marisa Tomei (Mona Lisa Vito in My Cousin Vinny, Cassidy in The Wrestler) is the new Aunt May. Is this character getting younger in every reboot? Spider-Man Reboot: No Origin, Lots of Humor Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios Find Their Spider-Man Star and Director